Overview
- RTL confirms a Jan. 23, 2026 start with 17 consecutive live episodes scheduled nightly at 20:15.
- The production is staged in New South Wales, Australia, with episodes broadcast live.
- Sonja Zietlow and Jan Köppen host again, joined by Dr. Bob overseeing medical care.
- Episodes air free on RTL, while the livestream on RTL+ requires a paid Premium (€8.99) or Max (€12.99) plan, with on-demand viewing for subscribers.
- The network has not announced the cast; a Bild report names 12 alleged contestants including Hardy Krüger Jr., Gil Ofarim, Mirja du Mont and Patrick Romer, and ARD’s Susanne Klehn calls Krüger Jr.’s reported move a career risk.